HSN Inc. Q1 Profit Climbs - Quick Facts

5/2/2012 8:18 AM ET

HSN Inc. (HSNI: Quote,HSNIV: Quote) reported a rise in first-quarter net income to $26.17 million or $0.44 per share from the prior year's $20.28 million or $0.34 per share. On an adjusted basis, quarterly net income amounted to $30.26 million or $0.50 per share, higher than $24.54 million or $0.41 per share last year.

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